Question 1

Full Day Chess/STEM Camps - Naperville Chess Center

Accepted Answer

During this one of a kind camp, kids will learn, explore, and be inspired by STEM and chess topics all day long!  Each day will contain at least 2 hours of chess, science/math experimentation, and 2 hours of engineering taught by certified classroom teachers and our Elite Chess coaching staff.   Students will be grouped by grade (Incoming 1st-3rd graders and Incoming 4th-6th graders)   This year's special project will have students completely design, build, and launch rockets.  These aren't your run of the mill hobby rockets...they are over 2 feet tall!   Sign up soon as capacity for this camp is only 12 students.  Student must be incoming 1st-6th graders to attend.   Chess/STEM Camp 1 - 6/13-6/17 (9am - 4pm) - $397    Register  Chess/STEM Camp 2 - 7/11-7/15 (9am - 4pm) - $397    Register

Question 2

In-Person Chess Camps - Naperville Chess Center

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All camps focus on specific chess strategies that will lead to better understanding of the intricacies of the game and therefore more success. The culmination of each camp is an exciting chess tournament where trophies will be awarded the top 3 finishers.   Intermediate/Knight/Bishop Camps - $167   Int Camp 1 - 6/13-6/17 (10am - 12pm) - Analyzing Famous Games    Register  Int Camp 2 - 6/20-6/24 (10am - 12pm) - Critical Chess Openings      Register  Int Camp 3 - 7/11-7/15 (10am - 12pm) - Plan Like A Grandmaster        Register  Int Camp 4 - 7/18-7/22 (10am - 12pm) - Positional Chess Ideas            Register    Advanced/Rook/Queen Camps - $167   A USCF playing strength of 900+, or completion of an Intermediate Camp, is a good benchmark for Advanced Level Camps.   Adv Camp 1 - 6/20-6/24 (12:30pm - 2:30pm) - Exploiting Weaknesses  Register  Adv Camp 2 - 7/11-7/15 (12:30pm - 2:30pm) - Powerful Pawn Play            Register  Adv Camp 3 - 7/18-7/22 (12:30pm - 2:30pm) - Sacrifice To Win                  Register

Question 3

In-Person Chess Camps - Wheaton (Edison Middle School)

Accepted Answer

Wheaton camps will be held at Edison Middle School and taught by Coach Matt Blanton.  To help grow chess in Wheaton, we are offering an amazing referral program too!  Beginner/Pawn Camps - $77 These camps will teach the rules and moves of the greatest game on earth.  Complete beginners are welcome.  By the end of camp, students will be able to play on their own.  Invite your friends and neighbors because you, and anyone you refer, will both receive a $25 refund!  Beg Camp 1 - 6/27-7/1 (9am - 10am) - Chess Basics (Moves and Rules)    Register  Beg Camp 2 - 7/25-7/29 (9am - 10am) - Chess Basics (Moves and Rules) Register      Intermediate/Knight/Bishop Camps - $127 These camps are for students who already play chess and want to improve their skills.  Camps focus on specific chess strategies that will lead to better understanding and results. Each camp concludes with an exciting chess tournament!  Invite your friends and neighbors because you, and anyone you refer, will both receive a $50 refund!  Int Camp 1 - 6/27-7/1 (10:30am - 12pm) - Analyzing Famous Games    Register  Int Camp 2 - 7/25-7/29 (10:30am - 12pm) - Attacking Chess      Register    Advanced/Rook/Queen Camps - $127 These camps are for advanced tournament level chess players.  Camps focus on intricate chess strategies that will improve tournament results. Each camp concludes with an exciting chess tournament!  Invite your friends and neighbors because you, and anyone you refer, will both receive a $50 refund!  A USCF playing strength of 900+, or completion of an Intermediate Camp, is a good benchmark for Advanced Level Camps.   Adv Camp 1 - 6/27-7/1 (12:30pm - 2pm) - Exploiting Weaknesses  Register  Adv Camp 2 - 7/25-7/29 (12:30pm - 2pm) - Powerful Pawn Play            Register

Question 4

Virtual Chess Camps - Online

Accepted Answer

These camps are for students who already play chess and want to improve their skills.  Camps focus on specific chess strategies that will lead to better understanding of the intricacies of the game and therefore more success. The culmination of each camp is an exciting chess tournament where prizes will be awarded the top 3 finishers.   Intermediate/Knight/Bishop Camps - $117   Int Camp 1 - 6/13-6/17 (10am - 11:30am) - Analyzing Famous Games   Register  Int Camp 2 - 6/20-6/24 (10am - 11:30am) - Critical Chess Openings      Register  Int Camp 3 - 7/11-7/15 (10am - 11:30am) - Plan Like A Grandmaster       Register  Int Camp 4 - 7/18-7/22 (10am - 11:30am) - Positional Chess Ideas           Register    Advanced/Rook/Queen Camps - $117   A USCF playing strength of 900+, or completion of an Intermediate Camp, is a good benchmark for Advanced Level Camps.   Adv Camp 1 - 6/20-6/24 (12:30pm - 2pm) - Exploiting Weaknesses    Register  Adv Camp 2 - 7/11-7/15 (12:30pm - 2pm) - Powerful Pawn Play              Register  Adv Camp 3 - 7/18-7/22 (12:30pm - 2pm) - Sacrifice To Win                    Register